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Local student reflects on Shad Canada experience, as first accepted from high school
For local student, Bridgitte Campbell, going to school isn't just a task but rather, an enjoyment. Last summer, Campbell spent time taking part in Shad Canada, a STEAM (Science, technology, engineerin...
Jan 23, 2020 Bridgitte Campbell, pictured here, became the first student from John Paul II Collegiate to be accepted to Shad Canada, a national program offered at nearly 20 Universities throughout the country. (submitted photo/Ramona Stillar)
Would-be Conservative leaders jockey for support as Charest bows out
OTTAWA - Former Quebec premier Jean Charest's decision to bow out of the Conservative leadership race is a turning point in a contest expected to heat up throughout the week as the party prepares for ...
Jan 23, 2020
Names in the mix: a list of potential Conservative leadership contenders
OTTAWA - The Conservative leadership race is underway and the deadline to register as a candidate and meet the first round of requirements is Feb. 27. These candidates have officially declared they in...
Jan 23, 2020
Documents: Extremist group wanted rally to start civil war
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A hidden camera captured members of a white supremacist group expressing hope that violence at a gun rights rally in Virginia this week could start a civil war, federal prosecutors...
Jan 23, 2020
'Sorry to rain on their parade': Bloc wants to slow down new NAFTA ratification
MONTREAL - The Bloc Quebecois plans to stand in the way of a fast-track adoption of the new trade deal between Canada, the United States and Mexico. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he wa...
Jan 23, 2020
Documents: Extremist group wanted rally to start civil war
COLLEGE PARK, Md. - A hidden camera captured members of a white supremacist group expressing hope that violence at a gun rights rally in Virginia this week could start a civil war, federal prosecutors...
Jan 23, 2020
Poilievre ends bid for Tory leadership citing desire to spend time with daughter
OTTAWA - Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre is bowing out of his party's leadership race. Poilievre says he is overwhelmed by the support he received as he built a campaign to replace Andrew Scheer. But...
Jan 23, 2020
Phoenix Rising: Slovak goalie Hlavaj looking for second crack at NHL draft
Samuel Hlavaj entered the season as an unknown prospect in unfamiliar territory, passed over at last year's NHL draft. A lot has changed since for the Slovak goaltender, who now has the Queb...
Jan 23, 2020
Battleford takes first steps for Third Avenue West resurfacing project
Battleford lawmakers discussed plans for the Third Ave. W. road rehabilitation project at a recent meeting.The work will involve paving a portion of the road that is in poor condition, located between...
Jan 23, 2020 Battleford council discussed a proposed paving project for Third Ave. W. at its recent meeting. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Romance scams present highest dollar loss for province
Scammers are getting more and more creative when it comes to extorting information and money from residents of Saskatchewan. Jessica Gunson, intelligence researcher with Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CA...
Jan 23, 2020 (file photo)